Historical Events
- 1st organized rodeo competition held, Prescott, Arizona
Famous Birthdays
- Henry Armetta, Italian-American actor (The Black Cat, Bell for Adano, Big Store), born in Palermo, Sicily, Italy (d. 1945)
Famous Deaths
- Theodor Storm, German judge and author (Immensee, Der Schimmelreiter), dies at 70
1888 Highlights
About July 4, 1888
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
